Economy has ‘hit a pothole’
Output growth outpaced hours worked for a change, but productivity lags pre-pandemic level
Unemployment rose to 3.7%, from 3.5% in July
GDP and job markets bounced back from the pandemic, but R&D and business investment still lag
StatsCan survey finds businesses are expecting growth amid shortages and rising costs
A CIBC report examines Covid effects
Economists believe jobs market kept economy from slipping into downturn
Drop in participation means unemployment unchanged from June
Payroll employment dipped as job vacancies remain high
Jobless rate remains at record low, and below pre-pandemic levels in most countries